Design Wise Jessica Chabot

Architect, Sam Kachmar, is our special guest on this episode. Sam's firm, SKA, is employing the latest technology and innovation, allowing their clients to virtually walk through their spaces before committing to a design. This really differentiates them from other firms and Sam talks about what led him to take the firm into the future of architecture. 

Michael Ferzoco of Eleven Interiors joins on on this episode of Design Wise. Michael has a very interesting life to date that includes being one of 17 kids that grew up in Roslindale, MA. Michael spent many years in the financial industry before leaving to start his own design firm. He has grown that firm to a team of 7 that are well renowned in New England for interior design. In addition, Michael is just a really great person, as evidence by how much his team loves him. Make sure you visit Eleven Interiors website at www.eleveninteriors.com

Architect, Michael Tartamella of Patrick Ahearn Architect, joins us on this episode of Design Wise. 

Show Notes:

Mike discusses his childhood in Long Island and how his architect uncle inspired him

Mike went to Roger Williams University and played Volleyball

He worked out of school doing some residential work, but wasn’t entirely inspired

He started working with Patrick Ahearn 14 years ago

He discusses their process and how it’s historically motivated.

Hear him talk about scripting and how they apply it to new construction.

Mike gives you the inside scoop on the HGTV dream house and what that process was like

Architecture is a practice and they are constantly trying to improve on their craft

John Rufo, principle Architect at Form + Place, joins us on this episode of Design Wise. During our conversation we discuss everything from place making and what what means, streetscapes, and mixed use developments. John also gives us some insight as to his "side hustle" and how that dovetails with his work. https://www.formandplace.com/

Architect J.B. Clancy of Albert, Righter, and Tittmann (ART) joins us on this episode to discuss Boston Architecture and Net Zero Design. http://www.artarchitects.com/

On this episode of Design Wise, we talk to Interior Designer Eric Haydel. Eric shares his thoughts on the business of design, how to reach clients, diversity in the profession of interior design, and what it takes to develop your own product line.

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